Okay I didn’t use the sock, I used the giant filter bag instead that I got yesterday from marine depot. Wasn’t sure where it would work best in the filter so it’s at the top (last thing the water filters through). I will check the GH and KH tonight when I get […]
I have some information and links to several good articles about UGF filters on my article on “Filter Cleaning and Maintenance” on my blog.
Depending on your plans for the tank, UGF filters are still viable but they should probably be supplemented with other filtration and ALSO USE either powerheads or the intake tube from an […]
Would thin cotton socks work to put the crushed coral in? They are brand new just pulled out of the bag… I didn’t like the style and never wore them. I can use a zip tie to tie them shut.
Amber
Amber Berglund wrote: > > > Okay I will put some in one of […]
Okay I will put some in one of the giant filter bags and maybe fold it over or something for something to use for now, it’s time for a filter cleaning anyways, might as well add it while I’m in there LOL. How much more should I add since I put […]
Hi Jo and Welcome!
Yes, there is a lot of controversy with their use. First lets consider it in a different way and not say “Filter” at all. Lets say under-gravel water movers because that’s what they are and their real true purpose. They turn the entire bottom of your tank into a giant […]
Yes and no. While a higher KH and GH will often result in a higher pH, it isn’t automatic. For example, if you have a heavy bioload in a tank with lots of nitrifying bacterial action and decaying detritus putting out lots of carbonic acid and CO2, then your pH will be lower […]
I recently purchased a 75 gal tank off of craigslist and it came with these plastic undergravel filter plate things…I did alittle invastigating and there are alot of pros/cons with useing them . I personally have never used before. Whats the scoop are they to much of a hassel and what kind of filter would […]
Ok, I think I understand a little of where you are coming from now. I can tell you that after all of the note-taking and carrying on I scraped everything and simply put a cuttle bone in each power filter basket now and that’s it. For my acid water conditions the coral did […]
I am basically giving the new owners every single item that I have with the two tanks. From the heaters to the filters to the gravel to the decorations. Basically, all they need to do is put everything together and and wait 30 days to put in fish in the tanks.
Beth
most of the crushed coral is sold live, they’re getting it somewhere, hmmm… wonder where? Should I wait to add any more of the crushed coral? I’m not sure how fast it would normally affect the GH or KH.
Amber
Lenny V. aka GoldLenny wrote: > > > OOHHHH.. so now we have […]